Wooden carport

A wooden carport – this is what you need to consider when planning

On the one hand, a carport protects your vehicle from dirt, wind and weather: On the one hand, less snow or leaves have to be removed from the car roof, for example. On the other hand, the roofing prevents the interior of the car from overheating in summer. Made of wood and quickly assembled, a Karibu carport is therefore a recommendable, inexpensive alternative to a garage.

Expansion options through accessories

The wooden carports from Karibu can be expanded with a lot of practical accessories to increase your personal comfort:

Create storage space with a storage or equipment room

Do you own bicycles, lawn mowers, barbecues, winter tires, garden tools and garden furniture? These and other things can be safely stowed away in an equipment room behind or next to the carport. The equipment room kit from Karibu is integrated directly into the carport, so plan its footprint generously. You can place the prefabricated elements made of 19 millimetre thick solid wood boards either directly during assembly or afterwards between the posts. Thanks to a door with a cichlid lock, all items stored in the equipment compartment are stored not only dry, but also safe.

Side walls as weather protection

Side walls and a back wall can be used not only as a privacy screen and for aesthetic reasons, but also as a Protection from wind and weather can be attached. The side walls are available individually as accessories for Karibu and can therefore be retrofitted at any time. In order to effectively protect the vehicle from the weather, we recommend installing the walls on the north, north-east and north-west sides. With suitable Ground Anchors the carport is safe even in wind and weather.

Drainage is particularly important

Can rainwater drain away from the carport unhindered? If the moisture accumulates, it can penetrate the wood and, in the worst case, cause damage that affects stability. Rain gutters protect the carport from water damage. In the accessories catalogue you can get matching Gutters made of wood and PVC for your carport. We provide you with detailed assembly instructions for assembly.

Don't forget the electrical connection

Would you like to install a motion detector for lighting in your carport or install a socket so that you can easily vacuum the car later? We recommend that you install a power connection at the installation site for the carport before construction begins. So you can use your shelter in a variety of ways. A water connection can also be advantageous, depending on the planned use.

Garage as an alternative to the carport

In terms of security, the garage is superior to the carport, because it also protects your car from theft and vandalism damage. In addition, martens also have no chance of biting car cables or hoses. In addition, there is no need to scrape ice in sub-zero temperatures if your car is protected in the garage. Discover also the Wooden garages by Karibu.

When do I need a building permit for a carport?

In Germany, a building permit is required for many structural changes. In many cases, this also applies to the construction of a carport. However, a building permit for a carport is not mandatory everywhere, as there is no nationwide regulation, but the permit requirement for carports is determined by the federal states, cities and municipalities. In many municipalities, for example, it depends on the size of the floor area and the wall height of the carport whether a building permit is required, so that small wooden carports can often be built without a permit. Sometimes it is also allowed to build a shelter without a permit, but it may then only have a flat roof. Before you decide on a carport, you should therefore ask about the exact regulations in your municipality. Then you can choose the right model from the large selection of wooden carports at Karibu.

How far does a carport have to be from the neighbor?

If a structural facility is built, it must have a fixed distance from existing buildings and the property boundary according to the Building Act. However, legal exemptions apply to the construction of carports, garages and certain other outbuildings. Accordingly, under certain conditions, carports may be built directly on the property boundary with the neighbor. Different rules also apply to the distance to other structures. What exactly needs to be observed is individually regulated in the state building codes of the individual federal states. As a rule, it depends on various aspects, such as approval status, size and height of the carport, which distance must be maintained. That's why you should ask about the special regulations of your place of residence before choosing your carport so that your new carport of Karibu fits perfectly with your property.